The Puddlin Duck  Pub & Restaurant

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  It is nice to see a group of local restaurants out in Northeast Columbia. Unfortunately, this is not one that deserves a second visit.  
  
  The Beer: An Irish-style pub where the beer selection included 10 domestics with three imports that "weren't on the menu"?  After the server went to ask the bartender what they were, I settled on a Smithwick over a Guinness, but those were pretty much my only two choices.
  
  The Food: I just wanted some good food with a little bit of thought put into it and sadly, I didn't receive it.  My burger (ordered medium rare), was well done, thin enough to see cracks in the side and burnt tasting.  Our other dish, the chicken parmesan, was full of over-sweetened (canned?) sauce with chicken that was few and far between.  Both were unforgettable.  
  
  The Service: The waitress was also inattentive. Extra plates forgotten, long wait for beer, and lack of knowledge.  We tried to be forgiving, but a final request for sweet tea was ignored so we walked out the door to which we saw our server coming back inside from a phone call/smoke break?  Not sure, but don't care, because we won't be back.

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  Posted on 03.09.13 Debi S.

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  Dropped in after driving by daily during my commute and was SO pleasantly surprised!  Had the bangers and mash and it was amazing.  Definitely a diamond in the rough!

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  Posted on 01.09.12 Lisa M.

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  Good place but just doesn't get the love it needs.  It's british fare with a bit o' yankee flare.  I hope this place is really cooking when I'm not there because when I am it's a bit depressing

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  Posted on 12.10.11 Sean A.

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  I love this little place!! The staff is super-friendly and the food is superb. The live music was a treat. I would definitely visit The Puddlin' Duck again!

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  Posted on 01.29.11 Adrianne M.

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  Hidden in the mix of fast food and chain restaurants on Two Notch is this little green gem. It's a full-on Irish pub, as advertised, and truly the only one in the Columbia area. I hear Delaney's used to be, but it's gotten away from that vibe.
  
  What makes the Puddlin' Duck so great? Well, start by saying its name with a Southern accent. It's pretty funny.
  
  Second, take a look at the Irish whisky selection: Jameson, Bushmills, Clontarf, Michael Collins, Tullamore Dew, Paddy, Powers, Kellan, Kilbeggan, and Knappogue Castle - with more to come as the new manager expands the list. No where else in town, or likely the state, will you find a offering like this. I have trouble finding half of those in Boston sometimes.
  
  Third, the food is great. I started with the Potato-Leek soup. It was wonderfully creamy and rich, with just the right amount of potatoes and carrots surrounded in a subtle leek taste. I then munched on their Shrimp and Chips. Good Irish style chips, skinny with the skin still on, darkened in the fryer, and an even consistency. Not too crunchy, not too soft. The shrimp was also lightly fried and tasty. The cocktail sauce was clearly Sysco-esque, but at least it was the chunky variety - it looks fancier.
  
  Fourth, the staff. I went in on a Monday evening for dinner and was the only one there at first (they had just started opening this shift). The new manager welcomed me, the bartendress poured me some delicious Big Fellow, and the waitress kept busy cleaning up the glassware. They were all smiles, fun and easy to talk to, and showed a genuine interest in my interest in the Puddlin' Duck.
  
  I will surely and gladly return, probably later in the week. Wednesday nights they have live music. Thursday is the Prime Rib special. And Friday starts the weekend.

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  Posted on 11.08.10 Jesse D.

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